Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 24 at 2:48AM PST until December 25 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 2:48am
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 16 to 20 ft at 17 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 34 kt. For the Storm Watch, seas 22 to 27 ft at
16 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased, but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR